Wednesday, March 29, 2017

When young, William Dove moved with his parents from Maryland to Fairfax County, Virginia. During August of 1777 when the British landed at Elk River and marched towards Philadelphia, he enlisted as a Marine onboard the General Washington at Alexandria. This vessel was destined to carry dispatches to France. Two years later he enlisted again as a seaman and sailed for Amsterdam in Holland. When that mission was complete, he was appointed corporal under Capt. Thomas Pollard and marched to Malvern Hills below Richmond. After the war, he removed to Pittsylvania County where he lived until he died.

Nolands Ferry at Leesburg. Many soldiers served three month terms, then returned home to plant or harvest their crops. Such was the case of John Smith of Pittsylvania County who was drafted into the Virginia Miltia in 1781 and after participating in the battle of Guilford Court House was discharged. He was drafted again in the fall of 1781 and marched with the army of Captain William Dixon to Yorktown where he remained until after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. After that, he was sent to guard prisoners at Nolands Ferry.

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After having researched multiple families from much has been learned about the pivotal roles which each o them played in building America. Everyone's ancestor whether in the history books or not, helped to build this country. I have probably traced over 100,000 names and am so familiar with the early colonists that I can just about open a discussion about any ancestor in the Southeast regions. If done properly, a tedious research will unfold the daily lives of each subject. I suppose that I am a fanatic now, however, an awareness of the experiences of your and my ancestors makes the history of America precious. I could sit down and talk (just about any) colonial ancestor with you. Hence, the desire to share my information with you. My researches are all heavily documented and I have discovered the intricate details which others cannot find. Jeannette Holland Austin www.georgiapioneers.com